Kathie Gibboney

It has been said that Kathie Gibboney invented the Unicorn, which she neither admits nor denies, as it might reveal her true age. Kathie is an essayist, reporter, and poet for MMN with her column, "My Corner of The Canyon." She lives happily in a now-empty nest in Topanga, CA with The Beleaguered Husband and a marmalade cat.

Comin’ Through The Rye

It’s one of those mornings when I can’t find anything. I know my makeup is in my purse but where’s my purse? I have indeed donned a dress but am lacking the…

With Love, From Summer 2017

How can anything really be Summer 2017? In what kind of science fiction, futuristic, Tomorrowland time have we arrived?   Of course, all things being relative, our children bat not an eye. “2017?…

Saying Yes to the Dress

I stand with her in the dressing room like a servant or dresser or some ageing lady-in-waiting, removing the dresses from hangers and slipping them over her head, helping her step into…

Diana Mathur Releases Witch Hammer

Anyone who has had the fortunate experience of reading, Diana Mathur’s exciting and adventurous book, Article 58, the first in a historical fiction series, The Linden Tree & the Legionnaire, didn’t have to…

Roll Away the Stone

In a jaded sense of certainty derived from living, lo these many years upon this plane, I think I know everything.   I know the seasons will change…somewhat. I know the bill…

The Buddha on the Side Road of the Road

She comes slowly down the street like a shadow moving through the night, there at the dim edge of the affluent Palisades. The darling daughter requested a Subway Sandwich (dubious, I know)…

Jishnu: Making his “Mark”

Jishnu Mukhergee is nine. In those few years he has accomplished some admirable feats. His latest achievement is having won the annual creative Bookmark Contest in the “Third through Fifth Grade” category,…

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The Canyon Bistro at Ten

Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, the Canyon Bistro has become the place to go to enjoy good friends, good food and smooth jazz. On a Friday evening in the heart of…